braveslaunchpad.com - 10/12/2008
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(from The Launching Pad) Don’t kill me, Red Sox Nation… Hear me out. I was scrolling through the Braves message boards the other day and noticed a sentiment that is making small yet noticeable waves amongst the Atlanta denizens. Seems there is some loss of love for our American League counterparts
Our Loss is Your Gain
braveslaunchpad.com 10/28/2008 — It’s Friday. It’s a day off of baseball but it’s World Series week. This Braves blog asks the question: Am I the only Braves fan out there that’s a little ticked off about seeing Willy Aybar in the World Series? In 2006, Mr. “Trouble No’ More” Aybar
The Future of the Braves’ Catching Situation
braveslaunchpad.com 12/2/2008 — Ladies and Gentleman, it is extremely cold outside and this Georgia native doesn’t like it one bit! That being said, lets get to it. While the offseason may be a dull time in that there are no major league baseball games are being played, plenty is still going on in the baseball world.
How President Obama Will Help My Braves
braveslaunchpad.com 11/6/2008 — Dear Mr. Obama,
First of all, congratulations! President-elect! Wow!
I know you’re more of a basketball fan than baseball but my Atlanta Braves need your help.
Smoltz to leave Atlanta for Boston | MLB.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 1/8/2009 — ATLANTA -- John Smoltz's days with the Braves appear to be over. Multiple sources have confirmed that the veteran hurler will officially sign with the Red Sox within the next two days. A Major League source who was in contact with Smoltz on ...
Smoltz to leave Atlanta for Boston | redsox.com: News
mlb.mlb.com 1/8/2009 — ATLANTA -- John Smoltz's days with the Braves appear to be over. Multiple sources have confirmed that the veteran hurler will officially sign with the Red Sox within the next two days. A Major League source who was in contact with Smoltz on ...
Braves Getting Serious About Peavy
braveslaunchpad.com 10/28/2008 — It’s Monday, the World Series has the Rays in it… if you can believe that. And I could become a much happier Braves fan. The rumors have been abounding about Jake Peavy and the Braves this week and it’s looking more and more like reality than a far fetched nicety.
The Francoeur Arbitration Case
joeposnanski.com 2/13/2009 — From MLB.com: Francoeur Likely Destined for Arbitration .
Francoeur has requested a salary of $3.95 million, and Atlanta has offered $2.8 million. As their discussions have become more limited over the course of the past month, the two parties ...
Keeping Chipper In Atlanta
bravesblast.com 1/30/2009 — Chipper Jones is entering the final year of his contract with the Atlanta Braves and has made it clear over the past few days that he, without a doubt, wants to spend the entirety of his career with the club. He was selected by the Braves as the ...
Junichi Tazawa
rain-delay.com 11/13/2008 — According to Dave O’Brien of the AJC the Braves have offered a contract to Tazawa, a Major League one to boot which if he accepts - he would have to be placed on the 40 man roster. Here’s what DOB had to say, he’s been hanging out ...
What's Wrong With Josh Beckett? —
Bleacher Report - MLB 10/12/2008
In his postseason career, Josh Beckett has been nearly un-hittable.
Not so in his two starts this postseason. Last night, Josh Beckett gave up eight runs, yes eight. He didn't have very good command and missed pitch locations several times ...
The House that Tampa Destroyed —
Bleacher Report - MLB 10/12/2008
Thus far, the ALCS has been captivating to say the least.
Game one was a pitchers’ duel. Dice K looked phenomenal, striking out nine and allowing only four hits in seven innings (Shields didn’t do too bad himself, but the two runs won ...